Music To Be Murdered By
by Eminem
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  1. videep
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is one of the classics of Eminem in recent times and features some of the best artists
  2. RFelan
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of his best! The song “you gon learn” “Godzilla” both have hooks that are addicting listen to with nasty Bars. “Darkness” shows you a side of the Los Vegas Shooter that will leave you in awe. All around awesome album! Highly recommended!
  3. Metak3m
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Slim shady is back and better than ever. After two polarizing albums in the past three years, eminem brought us this new record inspired by the same titular album from alfred hitchcock "Music to be murdered by". The tracks central theme is murdering the entire rap game like he did on his first three albums at the early 2000's. The best tracks of this album were Godzilla, featuring the lateSlim shady is back and better than ever. After two polarizing albums in the past three years, eminem brought us this new record inspired by the same titular album from alfred hitchcock "Music to be murdered by". The tracks central theme is murdering the entire rap game like he did on his first three albums at the early 2000's. The best tracks of this album were Godzilla, featuring the late rapper Juice wrld with a Speedo type of verse that could pump anyone's day. Following up is the first single, darkness depicting eminem's usual dark themes but with a huge twist that should not be spoiled by this review. The album have major features that makes it unique in comparison to his other records that have artists outside of shady records. It is also the driving force of the album because it let eminem demonstrate how relevant he can be even next to his younger peers while also mentioning the legends of the rap game that inspired him to partake in the first place like Jay Z, 2pac, Trench from naughty by nature, etc. The instrumentation fits the tone of the entire album by incorporating relapse-ish beats by dr dre while also featuring Royce da 5'9 production techniques that made this album a gem in it's own way. The track stepdad is the only song where it is the most eminem trademarked track in comparison with the others but it is not too distracting like the track from relapse "My mom", it somewhat takes itself seriously and also comedic by the way the song elevates itself. The rock samples are almost none resistance as this album front and center are hip hop and trap beats which is a huge improvement over the last two albums already. Overall this is eminem's best record since the Marshall mathers LP 2 and will be remembered by the unique features and incredible wordplay that contains memorable lines that can be up there with his older material… Expand
  4. Striggs
    Jan 17, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. In my opinion this album still confirms that Eminem is still one of the Greatest of All Times (GOAT). So much so that we as fans compare him to his own self and his earlier albums. It’s the same reason Lebron James hasn’t received league MVP at least 14 times in a row. When someone is great we as a society get complacent and become used to their greatness. In this album Eminem has tracks for a variety of his fans. If you are into wordplay, lyrics, punchlines, metaphors, and bars you will love this album, he has all of those from beginning to end. His flow is still crisp and he has so many different cadences that he can navigate through the beats with. He can rap Twista fast with precise punctuation. Dr Dre’s print is on a couple beats, but if that’s what you came for you won’t really get those, I mean he does have 20 tracks. His tracks that have features from Skylar and most of Slaughterhouse, and others are good.The Ed Sheeran track is ok, but not my favorite or the one featuring MA. I like MA but next to Em I personally don’t want to hear her on the same track. Oh and about that track, that’s the “controversial” track.... here’s the controversy:

    Showed them all the blueprint and formula
    But it seems like the more they studied my music, the more they remind me of eyeballs
    I'm watching my pupils get cornier (Uh)
    But I'm contemplating yelling "Bombs away" on the game
    Like I'm outside of an Ariana Grande concert waiting

    It was a metaphor, which artist that use words use all the time and far worse one might I add. The whole point was to get his point across. We gonna be mad about that? So comedians can’t tell jokes and music artist have to also not use metaphors that have anything tragic in it. Smh. He has storytelling with bars and it’s a good track too. Overall I enjoy the album. I enjoy lyrics and the fundamentals of hip hop. I can swallow a bottle of alcohol and I'll feel like Godzilla
    Better hit the deck like the card dealer
    My whole squad's in here, walking around the party
    A cross between a zombie apocalypse and big Bobby "The
    Brain" Heenan which is probably the
    Same reason I wrestle with mania
    Shady's in this **** I'm posse'd up
    Consider it to cross me a costly mistake
    If they sleepin' on me, the hoes better get insomnia
    ADHD, hydroxycut
    Pass the Courvoisi' (Hey, hey)
    In AA with an AK, melee, finna set it like a playdate
    Better vacate, retreat like a vacay, mayday
    This beat is cray-cray, Ray J, H-A-H-A-H-A
    Laughing all the way to the bank, I spray flings
    They cannot tame or placate the ........

    ——-Godzilla Eminem    … Expand
  5. jsdan00
    Jan 17, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I think this album is a improved version of Revival. It has better beats, featuring and lyrics.… Expand
  6. U_smoke_reggie
    Jan 17, 2020
    8
    Em is back on his "I dont give a **** **** while still having a message in some of his songs. Some of it seems like recycled material, but altogether a well put together album.
  7. Allthingzjade87
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I strongly encourage watching the music video for "Darkness" to fully grasp, the concept of the song. If you can watch that and NOT feel any type of emotion, then you are not really listening. A lyrical masterpiece. There is something on this CD for the everyone. From the STANS to the casual listener, to the I haven't listened to Em since TES to brand new listeners..… Expand
  8. Maegom
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    This album is **** amazing!! It's like revival but much much better. It's crazy how I find one or two songs mediocre, but some other people consider them their favourite songs on the album. This album made me stop wanting "the old eminem." There is no old eminem anymore, there is only eminem and he sounds amazing right now.
  9. Stephenmcg91
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    Best album since Recovery. Finally used better beats and not so many rapid-fire songs. His hooks are much stronger than Revival and Kamakaze. It could’ve maybe been 2/3 songs shorter and I’d have gave it 9/10 as it dims down a little just after the half way point. It does pick pick itself back up near the end. I enjoyed thoroughly enjoyed this album. Great to see him getting closer to hisBest album since Recovery. Finally used better beats and not so many rapid-fire songs. His hooks are much stronger than Revival and Kamakaze. It could’ve maybe been 2/3 songs shorter and I’d have gave it 9/10 as it dims down a little just after the half way point. It does pick pick itself back up near the end. I enjoyed thoroughly enjoyed this album. Great to see him getting closer to his old best.… Expand
  10. ZeulFC
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a good album, a bit inconsistent in its tone and features, bit it has some great production and Darkness feels like old Em coming back.… Expand
  11. Het
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Its a good album 8 or 7.5 . Most of them are good nothing like wow to be amazed at.… Expand
  12. Emisbest
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    I think its better than kamikaze just becouse he released it with now deceased juice wrld and many other interprets and the 7th song is a real banger
  13. Mayyur
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    First listen to the album, I thought it was mediocre 6/10 at best.... But after 3rd listen it's getting better every time. Now it lands at 7.5/10 I think it's a 7.5-8 album and his best work since recovery. Although I personally love kamikaze a lot. #eminem #MusicToBeMurderedBy
    edit: after 5 days of constant rotation between MTBMB and Rare, I think this album stands on 8.5 for me now..I'm    First listen to the album, I thought it was mediocre 6/10 at best.... But after 3rd listen it's getting better every time. Now it lands at 7.5/10 I think it's a 7.5-8 album and his best work since recovery. Although I personally love kamikaze a lot. #eminem #MusicToBeMurderedBy
    edit: after 5 days of constant rotation between MTBMB and Rare, I think this album stands on 8.5 for me now..I'm loving this more every listen, very balanced between mainstream and artistry    … Expand
  14. Hayes0000
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
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  15. LazerFish12345
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is potentially a top 3 album. The best album he has made since Recovery. In this album he shows that he can still be one of the best rappers to this day.… Expand
  16. Bomex
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album is amazing. As shown in the picture this album is slightly inspired by alfred Hitchcock. The features in this album are also amazing with features from slaughterhouse (besides joe budden for obvious reasons), young M.A, Royce multiple time and the late juice world(rip). Almost every song is amazing besides the kinda night which is still good but has a bit of corny bars and an old school feel. In every song has very complex bars and double entandres with farewell and darkness being one big double entendre. All in all this album is almost perfect and is a must buy if you are an eminem fan or a fan of complicated bars, double entendres, and lyrics.… Expand
  17. adityatiwari12
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Stronger delivery compared to kamikaze. Eminem, tries to be more relevant by using much better beats than he used to, and delivering a better flow. Even though there are few cringy songs, the album stands out. Songs little engine, premonition, darkness and you gon' learn are my personal favorite and are on constant repqt
  18. veerlevo
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    A great album, there are great messages behind the songs and the lyrics are as usual phenomenal.
  19. Aravinddd
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    I think it's a modern classic for Eminem(even though it has flaws.. even the flaws are pretty enjoyable), he has improved upon a lot of stuff.. and it would have been a really good album without the 2-3 love songs and the Ed Sheeran one, production is a step up.. honestly it's an 8.. but immma be a little bias and rate it a 10 over here cuz surely people are gonna rate it 0 just cuz itI think it's a modern classic for Eminem(even though it has flaws.. even the flaws are pretty enjoyable), he has improved upon a lot of stuff.. and it would have been a really good album without the 2-3 love songs and the Ed Sheeran one, production is a step up.. honestly it's an 8.. but immma be a little bias and rate it a 10 over here cuz surely people are gonna rate it 0 just cuz it doesn't deserve such high rating… Expand
  20. rezamk98
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    loved it!the album was really something fresh and eminem really stepped up from his last two albums.
  21. simonberglund2
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    Great album, of course it could never live up to the expectations of MM LP or TEM. Still this album is probably top 5 of his albums.
  22. Frankiec1975
    Jan 18, 2020
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This album has really strong beats, Em brings the lyrics, strong supporting cast. At the end of the day, makes me wonder what is he thinking? He dabbles back and forth between whether he wants to blow up the world or does he want to play the hero? Is he the bad guy or a pretender? It is artistry, as as with any art it's open to interpretation, but I for once would like the mixed signals to not be so blurred...… Expand
  23. subhra0404
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    The last 3 EMINEM's album will be looked as a late purple patch for the rapper. Revival was dope. Why people never appreciated the album was beyond my grasp. Maybe after he retires revival will be considered a classic!!! I don't know but in this new album the beats are fresh accompanied with the old slim shady flow, lyrical genius, story telling prowess and perfect features which providesThe last 3 EMINEM's album will be looked as a late purple patch for the rapper. Revival was dope. Why people never appreciated the album was beyond my grasp. Maybe after he retires revival will be considered a classic!!! I don't know but in this new album the beats are fresh accompanied with the old slim shady flow, lyrical genius, story telling prowess and perfect features which provides for a complete package of SLIM SHADY, EMINEM and MARSHALL MATHERS.… Expand
  24. JamesMecs
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is at it again...
    One of his best works by far, kind of gives me Relapse vibes.
    10/10 no doubt
  25. DaffyD
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Good colabriration with other young artists! And the songs are good mixed and nice hooks
  26. Hassasin
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    Album has maybe one skip at most and is the best Eminem album in decades. Great listen, amazing production.
  27. Javerill
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Em Somehow he remains to keep things fresh and is as sharp as ever lyrically. Em has a solid supporting cast. Marshall sticks to what he’s good at. If you’re a fan of Eminem you’ll love it, if you’re not that familiar with his full length projects this might leave you in the middle of the road. Overall I’m very much impressed that the “old” guy still got it.… Expand
  28. Anitagupta
    Jan 18, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Fuccin lit io lm dukekd8ddilwlwmwnrjfieopelwnehfyyudoelqmendjufiwowlemnfjfjudiwl2mnruriekel… Expand
  29. Kaltra
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Great beat and return to real music. This album is a blessing for hip hop. Saviour of this music genre. In the are of auto tune, clear lack of artistry, talents but performance in social media- Eminem is what we needed. Flawless voice, different beat as well as a great and powerful storytelling in Darkness… Expand
  30. TheKiller
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    It's not Shady on drugs, it's not Marshall in rehab, we're in a sweet spot...
    The flow is fresh, unique compared to his other albums and still manages to surprise... The creativity in the pun scheme is amazing as always...
    It's basically another altered perspective of a rapper who's remained relevant and ranted for 20 years...
  31. Nick9790
    Jan 18, 2020
    9
    Though the production choices can be distracting, the latest album from Shady hits all the right spots, technical prowess, much improved hooks, solid sequencing, and more than a few moments of creative genius. The most satisfying offering Eminem has made in years.
  32. Yeetyeet45
    Feb 3, 2020
    10
    Straight fire
  33. Kenob1n
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Surprise album ... Yes, perhaps this is a great gift, a way after Christmas. The album came out magnificent both on the production side and on the side of the lyrics. Yes, there are drawbacks, but they are not noticeable against the general background. This is his best album since 2013.
  34. GigglesOwO
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    so good heck yeaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah one of my favorites
  35. yusifs
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    high level producing,hooks are better than kamikaze.we can find different type of songs in high quality in lyrical,producing,mixing manner.there are only 3 songs which are not that good.this album also has good features
  36. Kingtrexx
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Eminem really surprised me with this album. The production is a lot more modern on this album and it let's Em flow really well on each track. The features were really good too especially Royce and Black Thought on the track Yah Yah. Though there were a couple corny lyrics, the good vastly outweighs the bad.
  37. Manny003
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A whole another level reached! Production wordplay lyrics story telling everything for a perfect album… Expand
  38. Chettey
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Absolutely incredible. The production, lyrics, delivery, and beats are incredibly well done. I have listened to this album all the way through more than 15 times and I must say this is one of his best work of all time. People who lack common sense, are snowflakes and can't be adults about emotion, or think they know rap will hate this album and that is amazing.

    Well done, Em.
  39. Ynotgoonogc
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Absolutely amazing start to finish. I'm not a fan of some of the features but ems verses are so strong it didn't matter.
  40. Edwinjoney
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    A masterpiece, the artistry is flawless. The production on this album is off the charts. Great features, it necessarily provided a closure to the path of Juice. Congrats em. Keep it coming.
  41. Walker38
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. O album é exelente lembra o antigo eminem que a gente sente saudade, inclusive ele se arriscou no grão o que ficou excelente aprimorando do kamikaze, a produção é muito boa e apresar de 20 faixas elas não são cansativas pelo fato das músicas serem curtas (a maioria)… Expand
  42. RileyGold
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    With all the noise surrounding any Eminem release, not only by fans and critics, but overly sensitive whistle blowing bloggers and social media mobsters, eager to pick apart and place judgement on an entire project based off of one lyric they deem “offensive”, it’s difficult to clear out all of the background noise and focus on reviewing the actual album as a whole, as a musical piece.With all the noise surrounding any Eminem release, not only by fans and critics, but overly sensitive whistle blowing bloggers and social media mobsters, eager to pick apart and place judgement on an entire project based off of one lyric they deem “offensive”, it’s difficult to clear out all of the background noise and focus on reviewing the actual album as a whole, as a musical piece.
    This being said, MTBMB is a fantastic return to form for Slim Shady on many levels and feels like the album he’s been trying to make for the better part of the past decade. Still crisp, and as sharp as ever, yet somehow makes his old tricks feel new again and work here. The wordplay throughout the album is simply brilliant and not rivaled by anyone else on the planet. The right mix of serious and humorous songs combined with the best production on an Eminem album in quite sometime, ditching the Rick Rubin rap rock efforts in exchange for more contemporary and dark themes which fit perfectly with the albums title and concept. This alongside a great set of guest features, makes me have to rate this as the best Eminem album since Recovery. I’m giving this a 9, with the understanding that classic albums such as The Marshall Mathers LP and The Eminem Show reserve the 10. This falls just shy of those efforts but overall, MTBMB is a work of genius.    … Expand
  43. jacksonlongata
    Jan 21, 2020
    9
    Much improved production, beats, features, and bars. Incredibly catchy hits like Unaccommodating, Godzilla, Lock It Up, Yah Yah, In Too Deep, and You Gon' Learn. These are supplemented by some deep cuts like Darkness and No Regrets. Eminem rhymes so hard that he definitely earns his right to use a few dad-joke-esque punchlines.
  44. ManiacalMint07
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    An impressive comeback from the previous two albums. Any stale moments in the album are immediately forgotten with the outstanding instrumental. It seems that Eminem will always be controversial, and there are things he said that he obviously shouldn’t have said, but I believe these faults don’t matter too much when the end result is so impressive and enjoyable.
  45. Jr88
    Jan 19, 2020
    10
    Eminem come back since Kamikaze but this time disses aside. He decide to make music fresh and enjoyable. It's Eminem ****
  46. E22
    Jan 19, 2020
    9
    Album had a lot of meaningful topics and great lyrics as always, but the production was off the roof on this one. Eminem proves once again he still has it.
  47. Adamjonest
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    This is the best em album since mmlp2 the production is good the content is good features are good minus that ed sheeran overall this is a fire album though it does not meet the new age hip hop music but its comin from a 90s rapper its has that old school vibe in it
  48. makcode
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    What an amazing album. Em is Shakespeare of rap. In my personal ranking this album is in the top 5. (The Eminem Show, Relapse, MMLP, The Slim Shady LP, MTBMB)
  49. Mankman
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Best Production since relapse, word play we haven't seen in years and amazing features, time will tell if this is a classic but early signs are promising
  50. Roxyyyy
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Carrying on from kamikaze with this return to form. Amazing beats, features and the talents of Em as usual. Destined to be a classic.
  51. Terrace
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    I can't even keep count of how many times I've played and replayed this album, or maybe I can because me last.fm stats show that I've played it 398 times by the time I'm writing this review... since 17 January, so it has been just 3 days
  52. Jesusxking
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Best work since MMLP. Shadys back! Nobody can tarnish his legacy, #1 male artist of the past 3 decades! This piece offers lyrical slaughter throughout.… Expand
  53. tthomas1982
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    Eminem is Eminem! He is a GOAT of hip hop no matter who wants to admit it or who does NOT! His wordplay is unmatched and his flows are insane. They have been since 1999 when he burst on the scene nothing has changed. MTBMB builds off what he started on Kamikaze and does NOT disappoint. The opening intro sets the mood great into the first track which has great beats and lyrics. TheEminem is Eminem! He is a GOAT of hip hop no matter who wants to admit it or who does NOT! His wordplay is unmatched and his flows are insane. They have been since 1999 when he burst on the scene nothing has changed. MTBMB builds off what he started on Kamikaze and does NOT disappoint. The opening intro sets the mood great into the first track which has great beats and lyrics. The album really gets going with the Juice WRLD featured “Godzilla”... it was this moment when Eminem delivers one of his best verses in his history. The song Darkness is all over the news, but the message is great and correct. Only because it’s Eminem is it getting negativity. This album builds off Kamikaze very well and proves that Revival was a fluke and nothing else. This is Eminem at his Post 2010 best and I can’t be happier.… Expand
  54. KingDan313
    Jan 31, 2020
    10
    Goosebumps everywhere. Hooks, lyrics, beats, flows, everything goes together perfectly. So much replay value as well!
  55. LYDiD
    Jan 20, 2020
    10
    I was going to rate this album a 8. Then I saw a wave of 0/10 for no reason except the same **** when it comes to Eminem : he is old, need to retire, corny, fast rapping, controversial This album is 20 tracks long, I can’t believe this is all you found. There is a lot of things between trash and perfect. Eminem is the most loved ans hated rapper of all time, but it shows how impactfull he is.
  56. Vald
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    This album is very refreshing. Eminem finally totally accept the modern sound of rap and it feels so good. Beats are very awesome, Dre and his team made a huge work, most tracks have an evolving beat that makes the music very deep and far more interesting. Em spit some of his best flows since years on this album, still crazy rhymes scheme. A very solid album musically speaking, very smoothThis album is very refreshing. Eminem finally totally accept the modern sound of rap and it feels so good. Beats are very awesome, Dre and his team made a huge work, most tracks have an evolving beat that makes the music very deep and far more interesting. Em spit some of his best flows since years on this album, still crazy rhymes scheme. A very solid album musically speaking, very smooth like was TES.… Expand
  57. Thereview123
    Jan 20, 2020
    9
    I liked this album this is his best since MMLP2. He had some features that surprised me, like Young MA, Juice Wrld, and Don toliver. The beats were better than both Kamikaze and Revival. I liked most of the songs. The only skip, was Farewell. Which is good. This album has some replay value. Which is good, too. Reason why I put this as a 9 because some bars em spit was corny. But this mayI liked this album this is his best since MMLP2. He had some features that surprised me, like Young MA, Juice Wrld, and Don toliver. The beats were better than both Kamikaze and Revival. I liked most of the songs. The only skip, was Farewell. Which is good. This album has some replay value. Which is good, too. Reason why I put this as a 9 because some bars em spit was corny. But this may be his best work in awhile.… Expand
  58. FW7
    Jan 22, 2020
    8
    Great way to start off the decade for Marshall. The production on this project is a HUGE step up from his previous 4 albums especially on songs like Lock it Up, Little Engine, Marsh, Farewell & I Will. The features as well are PHENOMENAL on this album such as Anderson .Paak, Black Thought, Don Toliver, Royce Da 5'9" (not new but he really shined on all 3 verses), etc. As for the mainGreat way to start off the decade for Marshall. The production on this project is a HUGE step up from his previous 4 albums especially on songs like Lock it Up, Little Engine, Marsh, Farewell & I Will. The features as well are PHENOMENAL on this album such as Anderson .Paak, Black Thought, Don Toliver, Royce Da 5'9" (not new but he really shined on all 3 verses), etc. As for the main attraction (Eminem) he performs well but not flawless . His flows range from speed, mellow to complex/unique and are overall solid. The content isn't all new but it's hard to blame him since he's been in the game for more than 20 years and everyone only has so much stories to tell. He does keep it fresh on some tracks like Darkness where he raps from the perspective of the Las Vegas shooter that is also a double entendre from Em' POV on how he use to take an unhealthy amount of substance before a show. tracks like these always take it to the next level when they're made by Em. His pen game is once again great with clever bars and complex rhyme schemes which isn't new from Em but never gets old. One tiny Critique i have is the concept of the album. It's supposed to be some sort of murder rendition with inspiration from Alfred Hitchcock but most songs don't fit it. First couple of tracks do with him once again firing back at critics and some song throughout the project have a dark vibe but some don't fit in at all. The dysfunctional relationship songs for example seem filler and seems like the only purpose they have is to give the listener a breath of fresh air to take a break from the aggressive and intense cuts on the project. They aren't terrible but they don't need to be there. His chorus game has improved majorly but he also has some that aren't so great. I Will is my personal favorite from the whole project while Em gives us some of his best singing vocals since the Eminem Show era. My favorite hooks from Eminem on this album are; Unaccommodating, Darkness, Little Engine, Farewell & I Will.
    I love the energy in this album, he finally sounds motivated and comfortable. On his previous two albums he sounded sort of lost and confused at to what his fans wanted to hear but I feel like he just made what he wanted to make and in the end he sounds the best when he goes in that direction.
    My Favorite Tracks are: Unaccommodating, You Gon' Learn, Godzilla, Darkness, Little Engine, Lock it up, No Regrets & I Will
    My Least Favorite tracks are: In Too Deep & Stepdad
    Overall rating; 8.6    … Expand
  59. Aniket75
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    One of his best project since Recovery. The production is great in this one, probably better than anything he put out after Recovery.
  60. bartekpro9890
    Dec 22, 2020
    10
    10/10 Classic, his best work since MMLP2 and best beat selection since relapse
  61. lonewolfe420
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Classic 5 mic, 10 star, 100/100, certified fresh (whatever metric you use) albums rarely can be determined after the first listen. Yea, I know, the first time we all heard XXXplosive, we knew we were listening to a banger, but classic...a classic takes time to see if it can stand up to the fickleness of the culture.

    Outkast, Snoop, Big, Kanye, Jay, Em, Dre, Cube, Tribe, have all    Classic 5 mic, 10 star, 100/100, certified fresh (whatever metric you use) albums rarely can be determined after the first listen. Yea, I know, the first time we all heard XXXplosive, we knew we were listening to a banger, but classic...a classic takes time to see if it can stand up to the fickleness of the culture.

    Outkast, Snoop, Big, Kanye, Jay, Em, Dre, Cube, Tribe, have all blessed the culture with perfect albums in their hay day. Outkast, arguably has 2, Dre has produced several, and now add to that list his latest work with Shady.

    The album has heft, and feels heavy for modern culture to blast in 1 session. But inevitably when my attention is drawn elsewhere after 5 tracks, and i put it down, walking away feeling like Shady has been resurrected. Then, minutes, hours, or days later, when I come back to the album, and hit play again, I am transported to that same feeling.

    MTBMB is a literally the definition of a banger. Shady gives you so many different styles and transitions. Is it perfect, no. That's not why I am giving it 10 stars. I would have left 1 or 2 songs off the LP. But, is it a classic? **** YES. The double entendres, puns, imagery, storytelling, leap frog any album released in the past 10 years.

    Guess who's back...    … Expand
  62. Pink79
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Marshall c’mon!! This album is the best album since Relapse. Beats are cool, hooks are great and lyrics are whoa!
  63. SpiritoSanto
    Jan 24, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. "And for any of those who may have come close to about dyin'
    And can't listen to "Arose" without cryin'
    For those who feel low like you're 'bout spiralin'
    But this is only for those that I'm inspirin'
    Weapon never unholstered without firin'"    … Expand
  64. K-ta
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Me encanta todo de este álbum, es fantástico y me alegro que Em incluyera a Slaughterhouse porque estuvieron fenomenales.
  65. Bkw3589
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    This is his best album in a long time. I loved kamikaze but this feels more like his old stuff and I love all of the features on this album. Hip hop is terrible the last few years and this is a breath of fresh air.
  66. Southpawer
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Definitely the best album from Eminem in the last decade. Murderous beats, killer verses and great feature like Black Thought, The Alchemist and Slaughterhouse. Really solid album. 10/10.
  67. Jamboooo
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Goat album 10/10, would rate again. Best songs are leaving heaven, godzilla and darkness.
  68. samburchell
    Jan 23, 2020
    10
    incredible lyricism and outstanding production. One hundred percent the best eminem album in recent years
  69. Yousaf
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    This is a crazy album! Slim Shady going nowhere! The GOAT himself shows it once again!!!
  70. Abdulaziz-EngAA
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The album is excellent. A bit long but I enjoy it. It will not appeal to everyone since nowadays the beats ride the rapper and not vise Versa.
  71. DarkVod
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    One of his best since relapse, absolutly love this one. The first 3 track are awesome and the ed sheeran cut is funny and catchy too in too deep is a Nice follow up to normal and godzilla is one of the best the fast rap is insane too. Darkness is a really great song with a really catchy hook and a nice double entendre the whole time. Leaving heaven and yah yah are good song with gratOne of his best since relapse, absolutly love this one. The first 3 track are awesome and the ed sheeran cut is funny and catchy too in too deep is a Nice follow up to normal and godzilla is one of the best the fast rap is insane too. Darkness is a really great song with a really catchy hook and a nice double entendre the whole time. Leaving heaven and yah yah are good song with grat lyrics. Stepdad and marsh are really great and never love again is also one of the best little engine has this littele relapse vibe that i love and lock it up has an amazing feature and verse from em. Farewell is a great song also who reminded me of recovery and no regrets as an amazing hook and a really great verse from eminem the I Will is a perfect ending for this album ajd as really great verse from all of slaughter house except joe to finish this album is really great and is a must have for every eminem fan.… Expand
  72. thewringer
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    favorite album since TES. the lyricism, wordplay, flexibility, and em's sheer technical skill are on point as always, but what really makes this album truly phenomenal is the fantastic production and studded features. Each track does not disappoint, and it's easily going in my books as an instant classic in his discography and a personal favorite album.
  73. PME
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    Beats are
  74. Shakirrrrr
    Jan 21, 2020
    10
    The greatest rapper is back:) ❤️
    Metacritic can suck a dick for giving 66, fans knows its 9/10
  75. Jdfx
    Jan 21, 2020
    7
    A solid album that gives an impression that Eminem is coming back to the right shape.
    There are still some minor flaws like silly puns that brings nothing to the table, a couple of weird beat choices and hooks (Hello, Skylar and Ed), but it doesn't really bother that much once you are concentrate on everything that is good about this album.
  76. NateUrM8
    Jan 21, 2020
    8
    One of the best Em albums in a long time. Didn't like Revival, thought Kamikaze was pretty good, but this just blew me away.
  77. Brew
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    So good he could of called it The Eminem Show 2 and gotten away with it easily.
  78. NigelMaito
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Its poetic he shows that his level of skill is insane In darkness he shows he is a genius
    And you need a good sense of humor too when listening to this album
  79. Ivmena
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album is incredible, wordplay, insturmental , lyrics, features everything is great
  80. Gatien
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This album will be probably a classic ! shady is back ! It's Eminem's best album since MMLP2 !
  81. Eraxyy
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On of the best album. Lyrics are insane, flow is really awesome, features are great, just perfect.… Expand
  82. cRiticAlPal
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Wow, really unexpected features, beats. After Kamikaze, I was expecting more collabs with TayKeith, RonnyJ and Boi-1da cause those songs was dope, but instead he went with his old pals. And Im glad he did it. Amazing album, this is what Revival should've been sound like
  83. Khwestside
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Another masterpiece he totally sounds a wee less angry on this one (which kinda mad me sad cause i love angry em) tracks are shorter also which is a nice thing cause you wouldn't Get bored, i also like mature em become since MMLP and TMS now he's focusing on relevant issues concerning his country, he also heated down the beefs
  84. Bilal_nasser
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    MTBMB is one of his best albums ever.

    For real, this album is already a classic for me. The Eminem we see today is the best version of him in his career. He's the same Slim Shady from 1997 but grown up and sober, and even better lyrically. This album almost has no bad songs. It's somehow the mix of best of Revival and best of Kamikaze which makes it a masterpiece.
  85. BigKevXD
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Damn this already sounds like a classic. Its been a long time coming now. A must listen even if you're not an Eminem fan.
  86. zejimbras
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Slim Shady is back!!! amazing album,features,flow and verse are brilliant. Music to Be Murdered By.
  87. Goddawg
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    So nice... the best one since mmlp2.
    I listened to Godzilla more than 100 times!!
  88. mahirefe06
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Its a great album. There isn’t any bad song in the album. Godzilla is my favourite from album.
  89. Shadymakeme
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The best new Eminem Album. I Think is best than Revival and Recovery. The album goes to be Classic
  90. arberlajqii
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Too many gems, too many punchlines, genius wordplay, this album was nothing else but a masterpiece, easily top 5 Eminem albums ever.
  91. jd2020
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Definitely a top 5 Em album. Much more consistent than his recent work and the rhyme schemes are fantastic. Nice to see Dre producing again.
  92. JayHRSN
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    The pure raw talent of Eminem’s lyrical abilities shines like the sun on this album! This will go down as an absolute classic, showing that he can adapt to the culture of rap so effortlessly!

    Shady is BACK!
  93. Ntsika01
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    Genuinely fantastic. People are obsessed with the controversy but let's take a minute to step back and view the *rap* element of this project. The pockets Eminem finds and how he utilizes them is if a different class. His storytelling yet again is phenomenal. With tracks like stepdad, a orchestral build and of course with Eminem as the conductor up of a violent filled masterpiece. Then weGenuinely fantastic. People are obsessed with the controversy but let's take a minute to step back and view the *rap* element of this project. The pockets Eminem finds and how he utilizes them is if a different class. His storytelling yet again is phenomenal. With tracks like stepdad, a orchestral build and of course with Eminem as the conductor up of a violent filled masterpiece. Then we have the gem that is darkness, a whole song that is a double entendre. This album is phenomenal… Expand
  94. Giocastilhoo
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This is the log awaited and very welcome come back of Slim Shady.
    Violent, corny, goofy, genius and INSANE lyrics. Eminem displays his lyrical ability and his creativity that he's know for while murdering the modern day "mumble rap" beats. This is a slap in the face of today's rap culture that implies that rappers can't be lyrical in certain types of beats. Eminem murders every single    This is the log awaited and very welcome come back of Slim Shady.
    Violent, corny, goofy, genius and INSANE lyrics. Eminem displays his lyrical ability and his creativity that he's know for while murdering the modern day "mumble rap" beats. This is a slap in the face of today's rap culture that implies that rappers can't be lyrical in certain types of beats. Eminem murders every single line in a vicious and fast lyrical rampage. Great and really unexpected features. This is best album we've seen from Eminem since MMLP2, and he delivers it. Absolutely phenomenal and unexpected.
    The replay value of this album is a bit of a hit and miss, while I personally disliked a few songs, and already put a few others in my rap playlist, this is an album we'll be remembering for sure.
    Eminem shows us that he can indeed wake up Slim Shady and deliver a hell of an album if he feels like it.
    The complains are personal picks, I absolutely hate when he screams at the mic, he needs to stop doing that, his accents and voice changes are perfect, don't need to ruin that with screaming.
    He should also stop singing, a little bit of singing is fine but I've noticed this has been increasing since MMLP2 and it doesn't need to.
    He should also try and incorporate Slim Shady in a few classic beats and flows like he did in MMLP and The Eminem Show.
    Overall, this is a great album, it deserves the love, and sets Eminem in a really great path to achieve the perfect album again.    … Expand
  95. Matt26
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Great concept, great storytelling, great metaphors and punchlines and double/triple entendres, great features, great beats, record breaking rapid fire spitting, experimentation and growth all coupled in with with the controversy and disses we have come to expect from an Eminem album. This album also balances the sound of the 90's era and the modern hip hop sound.

    I have been hearing this    Great concept, great storytelling, great metaphors and punchlines and double/triple entendres, great features, great beats, record breaking rapid fire spitting, experimentation and growth all coupled in with with the controversy and disses we have come to expect from an Eminem album. This album also balances the sound of the 90's era and the modern hip hop sound.

    I have been hearing this is regarded as his best album since the Eminem show and even though I've also loved his recent works I have to agree

    What's more impressive is Eminem has pulled this off after more than 20 years into his Career after already becoming the bestselling artist of the 21st Century, 2000's artist of the decade, best selling male artist of the 2010's, achieving 9 no. 1 beduing solo albums (+3 no.1 group albums) in 2 other decades and this will likely be his record breaking 10th no.1 in a 3rd decade. He has also birthed and influenced many of the most popular artists today and Let's not even get started on Awards, which of course don't mean everything but certainly carry some weight.

    This is an artist who has remained on top through the casette/CD era, the Napster/illegal download era, the digital/social media era, and now the streaming era. Looking forward to Eminem dominating the next era    … Expand
  96. Sh_von
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. On fire "music to be murdered by"… Expand
  97. Hatter203
    Jan 22, 2020
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Darkness is his best storytelling since Stan. Godzilla’s instrumental is monsterly & contains out of this world flow
    Premonition is Em spitting bars the best he does
    Marsh & Little Engine sound nice different from classic Em back in the early 2000’s
    Slaughterhouse really slaughters the tracks with Em.    … Expand
  98. Shuuthepooh
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    An album full of amazing beats, features and lyrics. This is albums is going to be a classic. One of the greatest albums released.
  99. RitikDalal
    Jan 22, 2020
    10
    Dope album. On repeat since friday. My favourite song is Marsh ofcourse. Eminem is a real legend.
  100. Realraps1
    Jan 22, 2020
    7
    A future classic without a doubt. On par with MMLP2 at this moment but without a doubt will be considered very high in Eminems discography by all of hip hop fans.
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Critic score distribution:
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  1. RapReviews.com
    Feb 11, 2020
    60
    He clearly cares about his output, but “Music To Be Murdered By” is, unfortunately, another mixed bag of tricks, propped up by lyrical acrobatics and underwhelming production.
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  2. Punknews.org (Staff)
    Jan 30, 2020
    70
    If they look hard enough, any artist could find criticism of their work online. That’s sort of the curse of the Information Age. But not everyone overreacts quite as much as Eminem does. But if his fears grow tiring, his lyrical ability can still give you something to admire, even if the album is somewhat uneven.
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  3. Pitchfork
    Jan 27, 2020
    55
    It is not, strictly speaking, a good record—Eminem hasn’t made one of those in a decade—but it boasts enough technical command and generates just enough arresting ideas to hold your attention.
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